College Profile: Brightwood Career Institute-Philadelphia Mills

Through our Computer Support Technician Diploma program, we offer you the opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to search for entry-level employment in a field that is vital in today's business world. Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on experience, you can learn about computer programs, hardware and software, and network systems. Upon graduation of this program, you can seek positions as a desktop support technician, help desk specialist, computer lab coordinator, office systems support specialist, hardware/software installer, or computer salesperson.

The Criminal Justice program provides students with an in-depth knowledge of criminal justice with emphasis in the areas of corrections, probation and parole, juvenile delinquency, criminal behavior, crime and loss prevention, corporate security and law enforcement. The program also prepares students with the aspects of criminal behavior, legal theory, and law enforcement procedures enabling graduates to go on to pursue careers in law enforcement, investigation, and security. Graduates of the Criminal Justice program may seek employment in corrections, crime and loss prevention, law enforcement and other areas.

The Electrician program provides an understanding of the basic fundamentals of electricity and its practical applications, instructs the student in direct current and alternating current circuitry as well as teaches residential, commercial, and industrial wiring with specialized areas such as motors and motor control circuits, transformer installations. The student also receives gives an understanding of the National Electrical Code and how it applies to safe electrical installations. Students may use their skills in entry-level positions as electricians in new construction, additions, or restoration sites or may secure commercial or industrial maintenance positions. Graduates of this program may perform duties in a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial applications including the installation of electrical service, power, lighting, and special systems in new construction, dealing with the change-over from old systems to new in established buildings, handling additional electrical capacity to meet growth requirements of a building as well as conducting periodic maintenance and repair of the various systems and components in the building.

If you have ever donated blood or had blood drawn for medical testing, you probably understand how important it is to have a well-trained phlebotomist at your side. Skilled phlebotomists are trained to collect blood samples using proper techniques, and can make patients feel at ease during the process. In the Medical Assistant With Phlebotomy program at CHI Institute, you can get the medical assisting and phlebotomy training you need to become a vital part of a health care team in a hospital, clinic, or other health care facility.

The Medical Office Administration program prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for an entry-level position in the medical field in a private physician's office, clinic, hospital clerical department or other medical facility. This program includes instruction in computerized medical procedures such as insurance, bookkeeping, word processing and transcription. Graduates of this program may perform duties in any medical administrative or hospital administrative office. Specific duties may include filing insurance claims for both group and private practice insurance. CPT and ICD-9 coding. DRGs, medical transcription, accounts payable and receivable, patient files and filing systems, payroll and financial statements, and reception duties.

The Medical Office Administration program prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for an entry-level position in the medical field in a private physician's office, clinic, hospital clerical department or other medical facility. This program includes instruction in computerized medical procedures such as insurance, bookkeeping, word processing and transcription. Graduates of this program may perform duties in any medical administrative or hospital administrative office. Specific duties may include filing insurance claims for both group and private practice insurance. CPT and ICD-9 coding. DRGs, medical transcription, accounts payable and receivable, patient files and filing systems, payroll and financial statements, and reception duties.

The Pharmacy Technician program can prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the pharmacy field or related area. Graduates of this program work directly under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. General duties may include transcribing physician's orders and hospital charts; drug product selection; preparing medications for dispensing, labeling, and refill authorization; computer data entry for patient profile maintenance; and procedures for acquiring all necessary information. They also assist in quality management procedures and security measures. Other duties may include preparing unit dose medications, IV admixtures, and sterile irrigations. Prior to graduation, students are required to complete a 160-hour externship at a local retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, residential pharmacy or other pharmaceutical facility where they may also find job opportunities. This program will assist students in preparing for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) exam.

The Pharmacy Technician program can prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the pharmacy field or related area. Graduates of this program work directly under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. General duties may include transcribing physician's orders and hospital charts; drug product selection; preparing medications for dispensing, labeling, and refill authorization; computer data entry for patient profile maintenance; and procedures for acquiring all necessary information. They also assist in quality management procedures and security measures. Other duties may include preparing unit dose medications, IV admixtures, and sterile irrigations. Prior to graduation, students are required to complete a 160-hour externship at a local retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, residential pharmacy or other pharmaceutical facility where they may also find job opportunities. This program will assist students in preparing for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) exam.